Quiz 2 Print Version: Skills and Learning Progressions

QUANTUM GYMNASTICS
QUIZ 2: skills and learning Progressions

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1. A back extension roll should be learned before a backward roll.

True

False

2. A stand to a bridge is learned before a back walkover.

True

False

3. A snap down back handspring is learned before a round off back handspring.

True

False

4. A snap down rebound (punch) is executed in each of which group
of skills?

a standing back handspring, round off

b round off back handspring, front handspring

c round off, back tuck

5. Which of the following groups of skills are in the correct order for a successful learning progression? (“Stand to a bridge” is the same as
“Back Bend”)

a bridge, stand to a bridge, bridge up kickover

b handstand in center, handstand on wall, handstand roll

c stand to a bridge, back walkover, bridge up kickover

d bridge, stand to a bridge, back walkover

6. Which of the following are in the best order for a successful learning progression?

a round off, cartwheel, handstand

b handstand with support (wall), cartwheel, round off

c handstand roll, handstand, round off

d cartwheel, round off, handstand w support (wall)

7. Which of the following are correct sequences of skills for learning
a front handspring?

a handstand, front limber, front handspring

b handstand, smash down, front handspring

c cartwheel, stand to a bridge, front handspring

d hurdle cartwheel, hurdle round off, hurdle front handspring

8. Which skills should be learned without a running approach?

a handstand, back walkover, stand to a bridge

b cartwheel, round off, handstand

c front handspring, back walkover, front limber

d round off, front handspring, round off back handspring

e all of the above

9. Which of the following is true?

a cartwheels are begun facing forward and finished facing backward

b cartwheels are begun facing sideward and finished facing backward

c cartwheels are finished facing backward but may be started either facing forward or facing sideward

d cartwheels are begun facing forward and finished facing forward

10. It is important that gymnasts strengthen their . . .

a backs, wrists and arms

b shoulders, buns and wrists

c legs, ankles and arms

d stomachs, backs and wrists

e all of the above

Finished!